Fall Tour 2016 at Duke Manor Farm

Welcome to the Fall Tour 2016 at Duke Manor Farm. Special thanks to Marty for inviting me to this fall event that I look forward to each year.  If you are coming over from Pam’s and this is your first time here, welcome to Duke Manor Farm. She’s got it going on with those pink walls, don’t you think?

There is never a dull moment around here and as I like to call it, my real life funny farm. You can read more about me and Duke Manor Farm hereThe links to the entire tour will be at the bottom of this post.

Fall Tour 2016 at Duke Manor Farm

Speaking of funny farm, we added one more friend to Duke Manor Farm. Peanut. He showed up unannounced about 3 weeks ago and hasn’t left since. We took him to get vetted and to see if he had a chip, which he did not. He is about 6 months old, healthy, full of energy and has chewed every pair of flip flops in his sight. If you follow Duke Manor Farm, you know that we are no strangers to strays. If this is your first time here, Peanut is not the first and won’t be the last that finds his way here and calls Duke Manor Farm home.

Fall Tour 2016 at Duke Manor Farm

DIY wheelbarrow details here

Today I am sharing my kitchen, breakfast room and sitting room (which are all technically one big space) since they are really the only spaces that I have sprinkled a bit of fall in at this point. Honestly when temps are still in the 90’s, it’s been tough getting the fall mojo in gear. Perhaps when the temps get in the 80’s next week, I will get some other spaces around here, including the outdoors ready to embrace fall. So I hope you will come back throughout the month or when things cool down….whichever comes first.

Fall Tour 2016 at Duke Manor Farm

Belfast area rugs/clock

My kitchen mantel got some clippings from the garden and placed in some amber colored glass vases that I had.  My style tends to be a bit low key and no fuss, and seems to get simpler as I get older.   You can see more of my Fall kitchen mantels here along with some style tips for your mantel.

Fall Tour 2016 at Duke Manor Farm

I tend to keep things clutter free in my kitchen so you won’t always find a lot of stuff other then what we need out on the counters. I did pick up this cute little pumpkin sign at Home Goods the other day to tuck in the corner, along with a tray of goodies that I always have out for the family to enjoy.

Fall Tour 2016 at Duke Manor Farm

 dome cake plate/ wood and marble pedestal stand

Fall Tour 2016 at Duke Manor Farm

I just got this fabulous sign from here last week. I love how it fits and looks in the breakfast area. This area was originally designed and used as my family room. When we first moved in this was the spot where the TV was located. You can read more about the room switcheroo as well as the way this space has drastically changed here. Since then, I have been looking for something that would fill up the space without taking over. Eventually these shelves will come down and be replaced with windows to help create lighting in my kitchen. I have a ton of windows in my house and one of the darkest spaces is the most used room in the house, the kitchen. If I could move my kitchen easily and let it be surrounded by windows, all without bugging my husband to help me…..I would do that.

Fall Tour 2016 at Duke Manor Farm

In addition to being the place where we eat our meals, the first time my husband told me he loved me, he carved it in the leg of the table. I knew right then he was a keeper…or one crazy dude. By the way, that table was the only thing out of his bachelor days that made the cut into our marriage. You can see our love story that started with his our table here.

Fall Tour 2016 at Duke Manor Farm

linen dining chairs/rattan high back chairs

Fall Tour 2016 at Duke Manor Farm

Fall Tour 2016 at Duke Manor Farm

Speaking of switcheroo’s, this space ( that was designed to be a screened in porch) is now our family room. I will share more of my family room later this month.

Fall Tour 2016 at Duke Manor Farm

The most coziest of spots in our home is our sitting room located right off the kitchen. Us Southerners refer to it as our Keeping Room. It’s a popular weekend morning spot for my hubby and I to watch tv, talk and drink our hot tea. Not to totally throw you off, but this space was actually designed for our breakfast area. As I mentioned, never a dull moment around here.

Fall Tour 2016 at Duke Manor Farm

Fall Tour 2016 at Duke Manor Farm

ottoman/rug/similiar leather club chairs

My inspiration for the my fall decor started with these fun knit blankets as well as these pillows. Traditional autumn colors mixed with jewel colors and a pop of blue….. for good measure. The blue plush pumpkin that I have had for a few years along with a candle on my  wooden tray creates an instant fall look for any room.

Fall Tour 2016 at Duke Manor Farm

I am so glad that you came by today and I hope you enjoyed the Fall Tour 2016 at Duke Manor Farm. Feel free to check out my fall projects, fall decorating ideas as well as past fall home tours here . You can also see daily updates of my funny farm on my instagram and facebook page.

Next up on the tour is a favorite of mine, Courtney from A Thoughtful Place who has tons of style in home decor and fashion. In fact her Saturday Shopping posts are part of my Saturday reading ritual, drinking my hot tea in my sitting room and often times entering a credit card for something she has recommended. Thank you Courtney. Seriously, you’ll want to check it out!

2016 Fall Home Tour

Here’s today’s amazing Fall Home lineup

Life on Virginia Street

Decorating Delirium

Bliss @ Home

Simple Details

Duke Manor Farms

A Thoughtful Place

 

 don’t forget to start at the beginning of the tour and come back for Thursday and Friday’s homes. 

Monday – Sept 12

A Stroll Thru Life

My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Remodelando La Casa

Cuckoo4Design

21 Rosemary Lane

Decor To Adore

Tuesday – Sept 13

Haneens Haven

Pink Peppermint Design

Lynzy & Co.

Thrifty and Chic

The House of Silver Lining

Hymns & Verses

Wednesday – Sept 14

Life on Virginia Street

Decorating Delirium

Bliss @ Home

Simple Details

Duke Manor Farms

A Thoughtful Place

Thursday – Sept 15

Rain On A Tin Roof

Setting For Four

Dimples & Tangles

Nesting With Grace

Life and Home @ 2102

 Refresh Restyle

Fri – Sept 16

Simple Stylings

Our Fifth House

Making Home Base

 It All Started With Paint

The Chronicles of Home

Our Southern Home

Happy Fall!

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grateful

for the fall season

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42 Comments

  1. Just beautiful Laura! Love everything and I’m totally in love with Peanut and the fact that you just took him in. Would you be interested in sharing the story for my pet series? Happy Fall

  2. Well, even though you guys might still have temps in the 90’s, it’s nice and cool and full of Fall inside! Love the vibrant colors you added and how inviting your home is! Save me a seat at the table … I want to see the “carving” up close and personal!

  3. I love that you use the rooms in your house to suit you and your family and not what someone thought they should be. Love, love, love your colors and your leathers and touches of nature are so inviting. I am always inspired by your style.

  4. Aww, lucky Peanut to get to reside in your beautiful home! You did a fabulous job adding pretty fall touches for not being in the mood yet! I love your Stay Awhile print, and very clever wheelbarrow makeover!

  5. You’re so sweet. This tour is gorgeous. Oh my goodness. Those views! Reminds me of views I have in Monterey right now. I wish I could pack them in my suitcase. Such gorgeous colors. You really have a wonderful way of making your home look not only beautiful but so inviting. Thank you for your kind words. Have a great day. xo

  6. You have such a beautiful home Laura! I LOVE your new “Stay” Sign. Peanut got lucky finding your home, you have such a good heart to take him in. Loved your tour!
    xo

  7. Hi Laura – I am taking a road trip to see you. We must get it schedule so I can see your beautiful home in person. I love every room. I want your cutting board…the one with the white handle! 🙂

  8. Beautiful! And that sneak peak into the family room has me intrigued. Those rock walls add some serious warm and something different – and your picture looks like it’s from a high-concept magazine! Can’t wait for the reveal! 🙂 Linda

  9. Your home is just so warm and inviting Laura, makes me wanna cozy up in one of your chairs with your throws! My favorite part though is what you did with that wheel barrow !!!! Perfection! So honored to share this Fall home tour with you!

  10. I love your home, Laura! Peanut is adorable and, growing up on a farm, we were also no strangers to having strays come to live with us. I had the same problem here with ferrel cats a few years ago (our house backs up to farmland) and I felt like a crazy cat lady! Finally got it under control by taking all the females to the vet! Anyway, love your fall decor and the mix of orange and teal! I think I have that same throw as the ones in your keeping room – do they have pom poms on the corners?

  11. I love everything, Laura! The new pumpkin sign in your kitchen is so cute. I don’t know how you keep it so tidy. I’m afraid mine is so crazy a sign would get lost. Maybe a huge vignette? lol!

    Your sitting room is so pretty and festive, too. I love the trows on your leather chairs. Are they handmade?

    Great job. I’m starting tomorrow. Slowwwwwly!

    Jane

  12. Love your fall tour Laura!! I’d be right at home curling up on those comfy chairs in the sitting room, with sun streaming in, Peanut on my lap. Your open plan living area has such a lovely cosy look to it and those multi coloured throws are amazing too.

  13. Laura, I think I always say the same, what a treat to tour your beautiful home! You always manage to make it look this great and interesting with your new finds. That -Stay- sign looks so good… and I cannot believe you’re going to get rid of the shelves, though I totally understand… Nothing like a bright room, especially the kitchen!

  14. Laura, everything is beyond gorgeous as always! Your sunroom looks so cozy and I am in love with that knit throw! Loving the simplicity of the kitchen with little fall touches, so pretty!
    XO

  15. Hey Laura!!! I love all of your Fall decor and touches of pretty burnt orange and those pretty knit blankets look so cozy!! Your home tour is gorgeous! Hope you are doing well my friend! Happy Fall! xo Heather

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